IST Scientific Internships in Austria 2025-26

Paid internship program in Europe hosted by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) offering opportunities for students who are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The program places interns in active research groups across biology, computer science, data science & scientific computing, physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and related disciplines, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources on campus. Interns receive a monthly salary and health insurance, along with additional social and employee benefits.

monthly salary, health insurance, access to world-class supervisors and facilities, social and employee benefits such as language courses, sports and leisure, shuttle service, cafeteria accommodation, and childcare (where available).

Bachelor’s or master’s students or those who have obtained bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics, or any related discipline.

Choose a research topic or group, contact the group leader directly by email with a short introduction, motivation statement, CV, and education/work history; complete applications are reviewed and further steps are coordinated by the group's assistant.